The 2026 Israeli-American war against Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, have revived the debate on the transport of hydrocarbons.
Since the second half of the 20th century, despite the initially pivotal role played by pipelines, maritime transports has established itself as the backbone of the global hydrocarbon trade (the success of oil tankers, the development of LNG carriers). In this context, the Strait of Hormuz has taken on capital importance. This strategic passage between […]
Nuclear power as a symptom : Israel, Iran and the erosion of unwritten rules
Introduction – Nuclear power does not explain everything, but it reveals everything In the confrontation between Israel and Iran, the nuclear issue has emerged as the dominant factor. It shapes political discourse, justifies military strikes, mobilises foreign ministries and fuels fears. Yet this central role is misleading. Nuclear power is not the root cause of […]
The Disintegration of the Middle East: Three Breaks that Changed History
Interview of Dr. Adel Bakawan – Article written by Katia Salamé Hardy for Revue Politique et Parlementaire.
Mojtaba Khamenei: Between Continuity and Rupture
Appointing Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of Iran signifies both continuity and rupture. The aspect of continuity is primarily represented by the military (IRGC) and the Bayt, which are strong forces within the regime. Conversely, the rupture lies in the fact that Iran no longer adheres to its anti-dynastic and republican claims. Moreover, […]
The 2026 war in the evolving relations between Iran and the United States: Is this the end of American leadership?
The history of contemporary Iran is fundamentally linked to its oil resources[1]. The first Westerners to take an interest were the British. In May 1901, William Knox D’Arcy (1849-1917), a wealthy English investor, acquired a sixty-year concession from the Grand Vizier of Tehran and Shah Mozaffar-ad-Din (1853-1907). It was a huge territory, equivalent to twice […]